Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (2024)

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Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (1)Pochero (Puchero) is another great dish that we inherited from the Spanish. It is a stew of meat, vegetable, root crops and legumes andwas originally considered as peasant stew (in Andalusia). This is because the meat thatwas usually used were from cheapest (fatty) cuts from a pig, cow, and chicken and with vegetables that were in season.

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The Filipino Pochero is slightly different as it has tomato sauce and it. What sets it apart from other tomato-based stew is that it (must) have ripe plantain banana or 'saba'. This makes a rather interesting flavor to the stew because it adds a natural sweetness to the dish.

I chose to pre-boil the pork belly to make sure that they are really tender and the vegetables not overcooked. I did it the night before and then placed the meat and broth in the fridge until it was time to cook my Pochero the next day. It is also a good idea especiallyfor those who do not have enough time to prepare it for lunch or dinner.

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By the way, this post is forTina who requested this recipe of Pochero and who loves impressing her son and husband with her great Filipino food! 🙂

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Pork Pochero Recipe

4.91 from 11 votes

Try this Filipino Pork Pochero recipe using pork belly. A tomato-based stew that has ripe plantain bananas that set it apart from any other!

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 30 minutes mins

Total Time: 40 minutes mins

Course :Main Course

Servings =4

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork belly - cut into cubes
  • 2-3 tablespoons oil
  • 2 ripe plantain bananas - each cut into 3 pieces
  • 1 small carrots - cut into chunks
  • 1 big or 2 medium potatoes - cut into quarters
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 medium onion - chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes - cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup chickpeas (garbanzos) - canned
  • 2-3 cups pork broth - or water
  • 1 bunch pak choi - the base cut

Instructions

Notes

If the plantain bananas are not sweet enough, add a teaspoon of sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 1417kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 129gSaturated Fat: 44gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 1391mgPotassium: 1556mgFiber: 7gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 11720IUVitamin C: 115.3mgCalcium: 279mgIron: 4.7mg

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  1. Erna says

    Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (17)
    Love this! I made it last night for dinner. Family loved it too. I just substituted bokchoy

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  2. Ef Cee says

    Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (18)
    Add a bit of string beans and some Chinese sausage! (Optional)

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  3. Nancy says

    Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (19)
    i like this menu thank you

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    • Bebs says

      Sure you can, Maria.

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  4. Wennie says

    Thanks for sharing.. I love so much pochero. Keep it up!

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    • Bebs says

      You are welcome. Wennie.

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  5. Maricel says

    I want to cook pork pochero. Can I get the recipe.

    Thank you

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  6. Alma says

    Loved the receipe.

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    • Bebs says

      Glad to hear it, Alma.

      Reply

  7. gigi says

    Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (20)
    Thanks for the recipe. I grew up loving my dad's pochero adding chorizo in the mix and a side dish of mashed grilled eggplant (skin removed) and squash with lots of raw garlic and olive oil. Yummeh

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  8. Valyn says

    where can I get a specific banana here in Berlin/Germany?

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    • Bebs says

      I am not sure if you can get it at these times, but usually, Asianladen have them.

      Reply

  9. eena says

    Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (21)
    Thanks for sharing this recipe. I often cook this and added 1 teaspoon of brown sugar 🙂

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  10. Lani says

    Hi Ms. Bebs! How about Beef Roast. Thank you!

    Reply

    • Bebs says

      Hi Lani, will be in my list then!

      Reply

  11. Dawn says

    Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (22)
    A must-try dish!! ??

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    • Bebs says

      Thanks for the comment!

      Reply

  12. Albert. Cabulagan says

    Wow.. Your thoughts and cooking ways are exact of myself. You know your history and your facts are right on. You also know how to cook these dish the correct way. I amazed by your knowledge of why certain meat cuts were used etc. Most notable where these dishes are inherited from. Thanks for being real.. sincerely Al

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    • Bebs says

      Thanks for the nice comment Albert. I try to do some research for every recipe especially if it is the first time I make them and some you know from experience and by instinct 😉

      Reply

Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (2024)

FAQs

What is pochero meaning in english? ›

püˈcheˌrō plural -s. : a Latin American boiled dinner or stew containing beef, sausage, bacon, and various vegetables.

What is Pochero made of? ›

In Philippine cuisine, puchero (Spanish: Pochero; Tagalog: putsero) is a dish composed of beef chunks stewed with saba bananas (or plantains). The dish may also include potatoes or sweet potatoes, chorizos de Bilbao, bok choy, leeks, chickpeas, cabbage and tomato sauce. Other versions replace beef with chicken or pork.

Is Pochero and Bulalo the same? ›

Both bulalo and pocherong Bisaya exude a richness that sets them apart from the usual bowl of boiled beef in broth: the former because of the sinful marrow and the latter because of the sweetness imparted by the corn along with the addition of a ham bone.

What is the history of Pochero in the Philippines? ›

Pochero is is a Filipino dish we inherit from the Spaniards during its colonization. A dish composed of beef shanks stew with saba bananas. It also has some corn or vegetable like potatoes, cabbage, chickpeas, or even tomato sauce that will add ups its flavor.

What is the difference between Pochero and cocido? ›

By the way, in the Philippine context, cocido generally refers to the soup-based boiled meats and vegetable dish, while pochero is the tomato-based stew of the same meats and veggies (though interchangeable at times), and both are served with the berenjena sauce.

What is the history of pork Pochero? ›

Pochero (or puchero) is a delicious stew that combines Spanish and Filipino flavors. This hearty dish is made with a tomato-based sauce, a medley of vegetables, and tenderized meat. Its history dates back to the 16th century when the Spanish colonized the Philippines.

What is a Filipino stew called? ›

Sinigang is a Filipino soup or stew characterized by its sour and savory taste. It is most often associated with tamarind (Filipino: sampalok), although it can use other sour fruits and leaves as the souring agent such as unripe mangoes or rice vinegar. It is one of the more popular dishes in Filipino cuisine.

What does bulalo mean in Tagalog? ›

Bulalô (Tagalog: [bʊˈlɐlɔʔ]) is a beef dish from the Philippines. It is a light colored soup that is made by cooking beef shanks and bone marrow until the collagen and fat has been melted into the clear broth.

Why do Filipinos love bulalo? ›

Bulalo is ranked as one of the top Nilaga (boiled) dishes in the Philippines due to its rich taste and very satisfying broth. Unlike others, like Nilagang Baka of Beef Soup Bones, which are either too bony with not enough meat or too meaty with not enough bone.

How many calories in a pork Pochero? ›

NUTRITION INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Calories per serving (kcal)420.8
Carbohydrates (g)11.9
Proteins (g)21.0
Fat (g)32.1
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What is the Filipino sharing meal? ›

Kamayan is an informal and intimate method of dining. It has a general atmosphere of sharing, and participants usually talk throughout the meal. It does not have the strict etiquette and rules of western dining, and the dishes served depend on what is available.

Where did crispy pata originated in the Philippines? ›

Crispy pata, which is similar to the German Schweinshaxe, has a short history in the Philippines. It was “invented” in the 1950s by Rodolfo Ongpauco, whose mother owned the restaurant Barrio Fiesta in Caloocan, north of Manila, after he decided to deep fry discarded pork legs.

Where did Nilagang baboy originate? ›

Philippines

Where did chicken Pochero come from? ›

Puchero or Pochero, was originally a peasant food from Andalusia, Spain which was traditionally cooked and expected to last for several days. In the Philippines, pochero is usually cooked with either beef, pork, or chicken in tomato sauce with chorizo, saba banana, cabbage, green beans and pechay.

What Bulalo means? ›

Bulalô (Tagalog: [bʊˈlɐlɔʔ]) is a beef dish from the Philippines. It is a light colored soup that is made by cooking beef shanks and bone marrow until the collagen and fat has been melted into the clear broth.

What is the English of pork pata? ›

Pata (Hock)

The pata or hock gives us dishes like crispy pata and patatim. This cut isn't very fatty, but it makes up in flavor from the skin and tissue that surround the dark meat. The pata can also substitute kasim and pigue in a variety of dishes. The knuckles or trotters of the pig is also a popular bar chow.

What is the English of estofado? ›

Meanings of "estofado" in English Spanish Dictionary : 26 result(s)
CategoryEnglish
1Generalstew
2Generalhotpot
3Generalstewed
4Generalstew
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